- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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4 out of 5
George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez sizzle in this sexy, sly and snappy crime caper from director Steven Soderbergh, that neatly combines its 1970s heist-picture roots with sparkling romantic comedy. Adapted from the novel by Elmore Leonard, the plot gets a classy and playful screen makeover that has the stars on opposite sides of the law and fighting their instant attraction when robber Clooney escapes from prison and US Marshal Lopez vows to bring him to justice. Using intricate flashbacks and a keen visual style, Soderbergh takes a sharp script from Scott Frank - who also wrote Get Shorty - and weaves it into an ambitious and accomplished work. This is suspenseful, sophisticated and brimming with good humour and bright dialogue.
Plot Summary
Romantic crime drama starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez. Jack Foley is a career bank robber who's regularly in and out of jail, but still determined to try one last heist. So when he encounters US Marshal Karen Sisco during a prison escape, their mutual attraction is destined to see them cross paths again.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Jack Foley
- George Clooney
- Karen Sisco
- Jennifer Lopez
- Buddy Bragg
- Ving Rhames
- Maurice (Snoopy) Miller
- Don Cheadle
- Marshall Sisco
- Dennis Farina
- Richard Ripley
- Albert Brooks
- Chino
- Luis Guzman
- Glenn Michaels
- Steve Zahn
- Adele
- Catherine Keener
- Ray Nicolette
- Michael Keaton
- Hejira Henry
- Samuel L Jackson
- Kenneth
- Isaiah Washington
- White Boy Bob
- Keith Loneker
- Raymond Cruz
- Paul Calderon
- Moselle
- Viola Davis
- Midge
- Nancy Allen
Crew
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
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